The Divine Doctor and Adorable Consort: The Demonic Emperor is Too Cunning

"Madam, how could you think like that!" Seeing Zhou's exasperated appearance, Li Mama quickly advised, "Killing that wild boy is easy, but others will inevitably suspect you. At that time, the master had just mentioned the possibility of being granted the title of Duke, and the old master had just begun selecting someone from among the young masters. Of all the other masters in the family, only you knew about this."

If that brat really dies, and a murder case is filed, the authorities will likely trace it back to you. Even if they don't, the master and the old master will know what happened. It's simply not worth putting Madam in such a predicament for the sake of a brat!"

Mrs. Zhou knew that what Li's mother said made sense, which was why she entrusted this matter to her at the time, but she really couldn't accept the result now.

"If that wild boy gets included in the family register, wouldn't he be competing with the eldest young master for the title?"

The eldest son Zhou mentioned was her son, Fang Runhui.

Fang Runhui is not the only young master in the Fang family, but he is the eldest grandson and the most likely candidate to inherit the title.

However, Zhou believed that until things were completely settled, the existence of the other young masters posed a threat to Fang Runhui.

Madam Li said meaningfully, "Madam, you only think of the bad side of this matter, but you've forgotten the good side."

"What benefits?" Zhou asked, her face full of doubt. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She couldn't believe there would be any benefits.

Madam Li laughed and said, "Madam, have you forgotten that if that wild boy is included in the family genealogy, you will be his legal mother?"

Li's mother didn't say what came next, but Zhou understood.

Yes, how could she not have thought that as the legal mother, she had the responsibility to raise that wild boy? Back then, he was completely at her mercy.

If he isn't included in the family register, then there's nothing she can do about it.

Only then did Madam Zhou feel relieved again and have the mind to care about other things: "I never expected that wild girl would know medicine. She saved Madam She and made General She owe her a favor. Now even the Emperor wants to see her."

“Madam, it’s good that that wild girl is capable. She’s a young lady of the Fang family, so any good reputation will naturally belong to the Fang family. I’ve met that wild girl a few times. She’s timid and hesitant, and she looks like a pushover. Once she enters the Fang family, as long as you use a little trickery, you can keep her firmly under control.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou glanced at Li Mama and finally smiled.

If Fang Qingyou could hear these words, she would definitely be unable to resist cursing.

You're the pushover, your whole family are pushovers.

Yes, the easy target in Li's mother's memory was the pitiful original owner, not Fang Qingyou of today.

After leaving Zhou's room, the smile on Li's mother's face faded.

She thought her arrangements would be foolproof, but she didn't expect Fang Runtin and Fang Qingyou to be so lucky. No wonder that matchmaker Zhang hadn't come to see her for so long; it turned out she had messed things up.

And what's going on with that Doctor Tian? Didn't he tell me that Fang Runting would die in less than half a month? But now almost a month has passed, and that kid is still alive and well.

Li's mother guessed that Fang Qingyou might have saved Fang Runting, but that's why she was even more puzzled. The girl didn't seem to know medicine, so how could she have such high medical skills?

With her keen eye, she shouldn't be wrong about people.

The matter hadn't gone well, and Li's mother was in a bad mood. Fortunately, there was still a way to salvage the situation.

Having made up her mind, Zhou waited quietly in her room for Fang Xing'an to return.

It wasn't until almost evening that Zhou finally saw Fang Xing'an return, but he had a sullen face and looked very unhappy.

"Master, what's wrong with you?" Madam Zhou asked with feigned ignorance and concern.

Fang Xing'an opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to answer Zhou Shi. After thinking about it, he felt that he still had to tell her the truth.

He just went to see the old man and was severely scolded. Later, the old man gave him an idea, saying that it would definitely allow Fang Qingyou to be recognized as a member of the family, and this idea was related to the Zhou family.

However, even the old man himself finds it a bit difficult to do this idea, so Zhou Shi would definitely not agree, right?

After careful consideration, Fang Xing'an decided to tell Zhou Shi about this in the most tactful way possible, otherwise what else could he do?

"Madam, I just came back from the old man's place."

Madam Zhou nodded slightly and asked, "Did the old master say something to you?"

"Yes." Fang Xing'an nodded, a hint of guilt in his eyes. "Madam, we have always treated each other with respect for many years. I am so grateful to have such a virtuous wife as you. It was my fault; I was young and impetuous and did some wrong things. These things have always weighed on my heart, and I feel extremely guilty whenever I think about them. Now I tell you about them, not hoping for your forgiveness, but only hoping to have a moment of peace..."

Hearing this, Zhou felt a little comforted. She had been married to Fang Xing'an for so many years and knew about many of the things he had done. She had also resented him in her heart, but seeing him looking so remorseful now, she couldn't help but soften her heart.

Fang Xing'an was talking to Zhou about his past with Ren, as well as their two children, before finally mentioning his intention to bring them back to the Fang family mansion.

Zhou's expression remained calm, or rather, she feigned virtuousness, until Fang Xing'an asked her to go with him to Liujia Village to bring Fang Qingyou and the other two back, at which point her expression changed.

"Master, you want me to go and pick up Madam Ren?" Madam Zhou's eyes widened, and her voice rose a few decibels.

She was the legal wife, Madam Fang, while Madam Ren was merely a concubine without any official status. Asking her to condescend to receive Madam Ren was more painful than killing her.

If she really does that, where will her authority as the lady of the house be? How will she ever face anyone again?

Moreover, she secretly wished she could tear Ren to pieces, and was unwilling to let that vixen get away with it.

Zhou's reaction was exactly what Fang Xing'an had expected. He took her hand with a face full of self-reproach and said, "Madam, I know this is unfair to you. Seeing you so upset breaks my heart. Forget it, don't be so hard on yourself. I'll go talk to the old man right now. I can't do this. Let him think of another way."

As he spoke, Fang Xing'an was about to turn and leave, but Zhou Shi quickly grabbed him: "Master, wait, are you saying this is the old master's wish?"

When she asked this question, Zhou felt a little resentful towards Old Master Fang. For the sake of the Fang family's wealth and prosperity, he had made Fang Xing'an bow down to Ren time and time again...